While Summer Institutes and Intensives are topic-specific programs for high school students who want to focus intensely on one area of study, Pre-College Workshops allows students to mix and match classes to explore multiple interests. In either program, you will learn in small classes, alongside other high school students, from Temple faculty, graduate students, and staff, and you will get lots of support from our Temple student staff along the way. You will apply what you learn to real-world challenges, and leave with a better understanding of what you may want to study in college.

Summer Institutes and Intensives are two-week programs and requires full-day attendance. Pre-College Workshops are also two weeks, but half-day or full-day attendance options are available.

Most Institutes or Intensives cost $1,300 per two-week session. This fee covers one (1) non-credit workshop, lunch daily, ongoing mentorship and support from Temple undergraduate students, college knowledge seminars, and access to a robust schedule of evening and weekend social activities.

Yes. You will need to fill out an additional page on your application to be considered for aid and scholarships.

First, check out our broader FAQ page. If you still have questions, please email us at precollege@temple.edu or call us at 215-204-2712 and a member of our staff will be happy to help you.

Intensives and Institutes require an application to be admitted. We recommend for most of these programs that students have some experience in the subject matter, but it is not required. Click "Apply Now" to get started with your free application.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through April 14, 2025. Please note that students who met the priority (Feb. 15) or regular (March 15) deadline had first access to class choices and financial aid, and both are now limited.

Notification of Acceptance
Students will be notified of an admissions decision two weeks after the deadine (i.e. March 1 for those who meet the early deadline and April 1 for those who meet the regular deadline). You will receive an email from [click-for-email] advising you of the admissions decision and what to do next. 

Enrolling in the Program
Once you receive your acceptance, you are considered enrolled in the program when you pay your 10% deposit. A link for how to pay this deposit will be provided to you in your acceptance email. You may pay the remainder of your program fee in any installments that work for you and your family, provided you are paid in full by June 13, 2025.

The curricula for each Temple Summer Institute or Intensive is developed by faculty and graduate students in Temple's Schools or Colleges, in partnership with Temple's Office of Summer and Pre-College Programs.